Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim ...
Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
1001
Hogmanay
According to Scottish legend, visitors to your door on the night of Hogamanay, will determine your luck for the New Year.
2 min
1002
Anniversary Program
Our 7000th broadcast!
2 min
1003
Starring
Russian traders left the legacy of their traditions in Anchorage Alaska, including the Christmas-time practice of Starring.
2 min
1004
When Christmas was Illegal
There was a time when the singing of Christmas carols could land you in jail.
1 min
1005
Roots of Christmas
Some of our most enduring Christmas traditions date back to the pre-Christian era.
2 min
1006
Christmas Eve in Woodstock
In "the most famous small town in the world", how will Santa arrive this year?
2 min
1007
Bonfires on the Levee
Celebrating Christmas eve with a 20 foot pyre of wood and wire.
2 min
1008
Las Posadas
Commemorating Mary and Joseph's search for lodging in Bethlehem
2 min
1009
The Etymology of Christmas
Ever wonder where "Xmas" came from?
2 min
1010
All I Want For Christmas is a Relativity Cloud
With a little help from quantum physics, Santa could have all the time he needs to make Christmas deliveries.
2 min
1011
Nano-Toymaking
200 million presents is a big load for any sleigh.
2 min
1012
Santa's Secret
What if Santa Claus got the flu and an ordinary mortal had to cover for him?
2 min
1013
Kalas
Dipping into the Doop of ancestral Sweden.
2 min
1014
A Crown of Candles
Young Swedish girls represent Saint Lucia in an early morning ritual.
2 min
1015
Santa Lucia
Rituals of light in the darkness of winter.
2 min
1016
Parranda
Christmas caroling - Puerto Rican Style!
2 min
1017
Breaking Bread
The Polish Christmas tradition of Wigilia.
2 min
1018
Chasing Mr. Claus
Switzerland's Klausjagen blends a Christian holiday with a much older celebration.
2 min
1019
Sinterklaas
Change Santa Claus's team of reindeer to a single white horse, replace his costume with a bishop's robes, and you'll begin to get a picture of Sinterklaas.
2 min
1020
Celebrating Klausjagen
Whips, bells and a giant paper bishop's hat.
2 min
1021
Tori-No-Ichi
Raking in money, literally.
2 min
1022
Sacred Deer and Other Survivors
A cross-cultural look at the relationship between humans and other animals.
2 min
1023
Million Mile Mirror
Should we use technology to solve global environmental problems?
2 min
1024
Mystery of the Walrus's Voice
Clacking teeth, clicking tongue?
2 min
1025
Earth's Last Frontier
In the field of oceanography, there's room for many talents and aspirations.
2 min